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Strengthening local governance: Deddeh Municipality upgraded to improve public services

Through German-funded support under the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Infrastructure Programme, the rehabilitation of Deddeh’s municipal building has generated decent employment for local workers, enhanced accessibility, and is expected to improve...

ILO enhances capacities of Lebanese municipalities through employment-intensive infrastructure training

Municipalities gain skills in EIIP methodologies to sustain infrastructure and strengthen community resilience and local economic recovery

ILO and national and international partners showcase support to farmers during field visit in Lebanon

Field trip shows impact of employment-intensive infrastructure on rural livelihoods under the ILO’s Greening the Lands initiative, in partnership with Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and international development partners.

Lebanon’s private-sector labour market severely disrupted by conflict

ILO assessment highlights employment losses, business closures and long-term recovery challenges for both workers and enterprises.

News

ILO shares lessons from PROSPECTS to advance support for forcibly displaced persons and host communities

The new report and an upcoming digital learning portal highlight lessons from five years of implementation under the PROSPECTS programme, offering practical insights and tools to strengthen inclusive, sustainable support for refugees and host...

German Development Bank and ILO highlight community impact in northern Lebanon

From municipal rehabilitation to sustainable land use, a joint field visit showcases how employment-intensive infrastructure projects are improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development.

Op-ed

Not just labour, but lifelines: Recognizing the essential role of Filipino domestic workers

On International Domestic Workers' Day, Khalid Hassan, Director of the ILO in the Philippines, recognizes the vital contributions of domestic workers and reaffirms the need for fair wages, protections and dignity.

Reconnecting heritage and community: The revitalization of Jounieh’s historical alleys

A revitalisation project is underway in Jounieh’s historic Souk area, where the old coastal alleys are being restored, thereby reinvigorating the derelict area, allowing inclusive access to the sea, ensuring a sustainable approach to rehabilitation...

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)

ILO’s EIIP launches Annual Contractor Training to strengthen sustainable infrastructure delivery in Lebanon

Over 90 local contractors are trained on ILO EIIP principles and mandates as a prerequisite training for them to participate in future tenders.

Job-centred investments strengthen communities and foster sustainable development in the Global South

The ILO’s EIIP programme in Lebanon highlights employment-intensive investments as a catalyst for rural resilience, sustainable development and crisis recovery in south-south and triangular cooperation efforts.

Cherry producers in Lebanon prepare for EU export markets through ILO-supported training

Awareness sessions help farmers and agricultural SMEs understand compliance protocols, strengthen value chain collaboration, and build capacity for certification.

ILO hosts strategic roundtable to strengthen Lebanon’s stone fruit sector

Through BOUZOUR project the ILO brings together stakeholders to boost export readiness, enhance coordination, and promote decent work across agricultural value chains.

ILO promotes inclusive urban mobility through employment-intensive infrastructure in northern Lebanon

A high-level delegation visited the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli where an ILO project is building a pedestrian network to open new areas to the public, enhancing safety and sustainability.

FAIRWAY migration

ILO expands FAIRWAY programme to advance decent work for African migrant workers in the Arab States

New four-year initiative to support African migrant workers targets key sectors such as care and construction to address rights gaps and enhance regional cooperation.

Signing ceremony

ILO and partners launch certification programme to boost Lebanese agricultural exports to the EU

The new crop certification drive, led by a Sweden-funded initiative, will help Lebanese farmers and exporters meet EU standards, improve coordination and boost competitiveness in agricultural exports.

News release

ILO and Lebanon’s Prime Minister discuss emergency employment responses and wider support toward economic recovery

A meeting between Lebanon’s new Prime Minister and the ILO’s Regional Director for Arab States underscores urgent need to protect livelihoods and rebuild jobs amid the continuing national crisis.

News release

ILO reaffirms support for Lebanon’s labour market recovery during meeting between Regional Director and the country’s President

Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat’s meeting with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun discussed the ILO’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s recovery, reconstruction and social protection efforts

ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon

As part of its sustainable enterprises’ development programme, the ILO is strengthening entrepreneurship and job creation to support Lebanon’s economic recovery through projects funded by the EU, the Netherlands and Sweden.

Press release

ILO and QOOT Cluster partner to strengthen market linkages for farmers and agri-food SMEs in Lebanon

From exclusion to employment: A woman’s journey in Lebanon’s construction sector

Oum Metres, a mother of three young boys and one girl, lives in the town of Damour, Lebanon. She shares her journey of stepping into an unconventional role in her community, working in construction and rehabilitation as part of the Damour Irrigation...